Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla)
Care, watering, light and tips for Jonquil on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Jonquil
Narcissus jonquilla, commonly known as Jonquil Narcissus, is a charming small perennial bulbous plant, valued for its fragrant and delicate flowers. It produces slender stems bearing clusters of 2 to 6 small, yellow flowers, with a short, bell-shaped corona, often a deeper yellow. It is ideal for garden borders, containers, and as a cut flower, bringing a cheerful, spring touch.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Water moderately during the active growing and flowering period, drastically reducing watering once the leaves begin to yellow to prevent bulb rot. A common mistake is to cut the foliage before it naturally withers, which prevents the bulb from storing enough energy for the following year's bloom.
How to save a dying Jonquil
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or soft leaves, stem base rot, no flowering.
- First aid
- Remove bulb, inspect for rot, trim affected areas. Replant in new, well-draining substrate. Reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially after flowering or during dormancy. Lack of drainage.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot hasn't completely damaged the bulb. Act quickly.